In recent years, researchers have been doing work to try and identify what causes gambling addiction. Like alcoholism and smoking addiction, gambling addiction can cause often life altering problems for a person if the problem goes unchecked. Most studies show that gambling problems arise because of a couple of things;

Gambling may be a hobby for some, but there is a potential for it becoming an addiction problem. As the addiction increases, gambling interferes with work, social, mental and physical aspects of your life.

When you are in a gambling addiction crisis, this is a very dangerous time. You may have lost a lot of money, lost your job, or perhaps your home. A gambling addiction crisis is usually a time where suicidal thoughts and actions are at their highest.